“Separation—Freedom for Delaware” at the New Castle Court House Museum on June 9, 2019
Activities to include demonstrations by the First Delaware Regiment and “Caesar Rodney in his Own Words,” a historical play exploring the views of the famed Delaware patriot.
Division to sponsor nine special events during June 2019
Separation Day, Black Music Month Celebration and a historic preservation symposium among programs to be offered.
Zwaanendael Maritime Celebration: “A Sailor’s Life for Me” on May 25, 2019
Daylong series of activities exploring the adventure, romance, excitement and hardships experienced by seafarers.
Zwaanendael Museum’s Beth Gott retires after 30 years of service
Employee helped develop many of the programs now in use at the museum.
History museums and historic sites urged to complete national survey
American Association for State and Local History Survey seeks data on visitation to historic sites and organizations across the United States and Canada.
Zwaanendael Museum to offer tours of the British warship DeBraak
Tours explore the surviving hull section of an 18th-century shipwreck.
Division to sponsor 14 special events during April 2019
Highlights include programs on the artist who created “His Master’s Voice,” the bombardment of Lewes and a festival at Fort Christina.
“The Rising Sun: The U.S. Constitution”: The Old State House’s Coffee-Hour Lecture Series to take place in April 2019
Fun and thought-provoking Constitutional programs to take place on April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2019.
Negro Travelers’ Green Book program at the New Castle Court House Museum on March 16, 2019
Program on the travel and vacation guidebook for people of color during the segregation era
National Women’s History Month events among eight special programs at division museums during March 2019
Activities honor and celebrate women’s lives and historic achievements.
